Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert named NFL offensive rookie of year

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, the sixth overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft, was named the NFL's offensive rookie of the year during Saturday's NFL Honors awards show.

Herbert threw for 4,336 yards and 38 touchdowns in 15 games.

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"Thank you to the Chargers organization, the Spanos Family, Tom Telesco and (former) coach Anthony Lynn for taking a chance on a kid from Eugene, Oregon," Herbert said in a recorded video message. "Without them, none of this is possible. While it's an incredible honor just to be in the conversation for this award, I know it's not possible without my teammates."

It was the first of several awards to be handed out on the eve of the Super Bowl.